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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.13, 23,476.47 and 5,119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.13, 23,476.47 and 5,119.94 is: 7,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.13 : 23,476.47 = 5,119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.13/23,476.47 = 5,119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.13x = 23,476.47 × 5,119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.13x = 120,198,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,198,000.43/15,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.32

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